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Ivo van Hove is a rarity: a stage director who has bridged the divide between experimental European theatermaking and the story-driven demands of the commercial American stage.
Who might follow in his arresting footsteps? Here, courtesy of critics and …

A Great Poet Departs
On Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 5:47a.m., poet Sekou Sundiata passed away. A highly esteemed performing poet, Sundiata wrote for print, performance, music and theater.
Born Robert Franklin Feaster in Harlem, on August 22, 1948, …

NEW YORK – The Public Theater and Onassis USA announced on January 10 the wide-ranging line-up for the Onassis Festival 2019: Democracy Is Coming which runs April 10-28 at The Public Theater and also La MaMa.
The 19-day Onassis Festival is a festival of …

Renowned theater director Yukio Ninagawa broke new ground when he launched Saitama Gold Theater in 2006. Instead of seasoned actors, he filled his troupe with amateurs who were all older than 55.
Now, nearly 100 groups of senior-citizen actors can be seen …

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SYDNEY, Australia — When Hollywood’s elite donned black at this year’s Golden Globes to raise awareness for the #MeToo …

The following news items are from the second half of 2018 as covered in the pages of The Journal:
AUGUST
Aug. 1 – All four members of Williamston Town Council were present for a brief work session in which Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Hagood presided. Mayor Mack …

In the way Chen Shi-Zheng imagines his theatrical adaptation of “The Orphan of Zhao,” the production will bring out all the elements of the story that have appealed to Chinese audiences through the centuries, like the timeless themes of revenge and self- …

When she signed onto “Mary Queen of Scots,” British makeup artist Jenny Shircore knew she had a great task ahead of her. How do you get Margot Robbie, a woman so Hollywood-beautiful that she might soon play Barbie, to look like Queen Elizabeth I, the 16th- …

We were sad to learn in February that the Ivey Awards were over. That the 2017 Iveys – the 13th year – had been the last. No more skits, speeches, red carpets, gowns, tuxes and festivities. No more newly minted Ivey Award winners.
The Sage Awards for Dance …

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(photo credit: DOR AHARON)
The festival, the 28th of its kind, takes place as ever in and around the Haifa Theater from April 1 to April 3, during the intermediate days of Passover. The …

In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics.
George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot …

Photo: David J. Phillip, AP
FILE - In this April 18, 2009, file photo, Barbara Bush laughs alongside former President George H.W. Bush, right, as they attend a baseball game in Houston. Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady whose plainspoken manner and …

In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics.
George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot …

In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics.
George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot …

Photo: David J. Phillip, AP
FILE - In this April 18, 2009, file photo, Barbara Bush laughs alongside former President George H.W. Bush, right, as they attend a baseball game in Houston. Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady whose plainspoken manner and …

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Good morning. Elections in Cambodia, an earthquake in Indonesia and a meat pie controversy in Australia. Here’s what you need to know:
• Changing the narrative.
In Pakistan, some political parties …

When she signed onto "Mary Queen of Scots," British makeup artist Jenny Shircore knew she had a great task ahead of her. How do you get Margot Robbie, a woman so Hollywood-beautiful that she might soon play Barbie, to look like Queen Elizabeth I, …

For Lupita Nyong’o, the years immediately following her Best Supporting Actress Oscar win for “12 Years a Slave” were charged with concerns about her Hollywood viability. Her next two roles had her playing computer-generated alien Maz Kanata in “Star Wars: …

JACKSONVILLE, FL, Dec. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jacksonville University (JU) is pleased to announce the naming of the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts in recognition of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar gift, among the largest investments in the …

HILO, HAWAI'I, US, September 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI -- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and The National Parks Arts Foundation are proud to announce that Allison Leialoha Milham, a songwriter and book artist and …

After honing her craft as an actress on the stage, Manuela Osmont finds her home on film with several upcoming projects set for release.
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, March 3, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After spending her youth carefully cultivating her …

San Antonio, TX, Nov. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. (Sirius), a leading national IT solutions integrator, today announced it is the recipient of a Cisco Partner Summit Geographical Region award for Security Partner of the …

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MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. It’s good to be back. You guys don’t seem nearly as excited. I thought for sure there’d be balloons or something. We’ll save that for next time, I guess.
Earlier this week …

Actor and theater maker Nelagoh Shilongoh has been invited to participate in a visit to Germany, themed “54th Theatertreffen Berlin 2017”. The visit takes place from 8 until 14 May 2017 and is part of the Visitors Programme of the German Federal Government …

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For Lords Of Fortune LLC, the largest treasure ever lost at sea is the prize.
MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 110 years ago on this date, at 3 pm ET, the RMS Republic, pride of the White Star Line, opulent …

Marketing Directors, Brand Managers, and Agency Creative Directors, have a powerful way to showcase Health and Wellness Products to a select group of Consumers.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Looking for …

It is ironic that Mahatma Gandhi, the epitome of non-violence was ranked by time magazine as the runners up to its man of the 20th century (Albert Einstein).
DUBAI, --, UAE, January 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “I believe that Gandhi’s views …

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When asked by Time Magazine about his choice for the Person of the Century in 1999, Steve Jobs replied, “Gandhi is my choice for the Person of the Century because he showed us …

The Music & Movie Collector’s Convention, the biggest gathering of music and movie collectors across
India in Mumbai on 19th & 20th January.
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over years there has been …

How Taylor Rusch is Making International Waves as He Spreads a Hopeful & Powerful Message of Personal and Planetary Transformation through his Acting and Music
ATLANTA, GA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Taylor Rusch is an Award …

This new TV series will explore the life of high-powered producer talent mogul, the Real Les Grossman.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Producer Les Grossman and Executive Producer Robert Taleghany are …

New CGI Animated Version of the Beloved Story to be Translated into Dozens of Languages to Support Missions Worldwide
MCKINNEY, TX, USA, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent years, faith-based films have proven to be the most …

CARBONDALE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Music is the universal language. It transcends all people, generations, cultures and religions. Music is the perfect vehicle to connect with our spirituality. When a …

The legitimate press is currently under attack.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- I am thrilled to report that I am quoted in this awesome article written by Jim Rutenberg of the New York Times!
The …

Dan "Tito" Davis might be the first author to hold a book signing on all seven continents
SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dan “Tito” Davis is the award-winning bestselling author of the book " …

Adapted to a Television Series, REEL: The Les is More Story will Explore the High Powered Talent Mogul, the REAL Les Grossman
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The REAL Les Grossman and Executive Producer …

FROM SIBERIA TO ST. KITTS: A Teacher's Journey
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This new book is a captivating and deeply researched biography of Zenaida Katzen, a master of foreign language instruction who …

North Asia steals the show at the 23rd Asian Television Awards Gala Dinner held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak.
KUCHING, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Asia steals the show at the 23rd Asian …